Schedule of the Event
Once again Wood From Finland Conference offers a quality program with first class Key Note speakers.
Host of the seminar day is Anniina Kostilainen, Manager of Public Relations, Finnish Sawmills Association.
Program is subject to change.
Day 1 – Wednesday Feb, 14
10:00 – 12:00
Nordica, 2nd floor
Sponsor lunch
Event for sponsors only
Key Note Speakers
TBA
18:00pm – 19:30pm
FOYER LOBBY
Welcome Cocktails
Networking event, DJ
Day 2 – Thursday Feb, 15
8:00 - 9:00
Scandic marina congress center
Registration
9:00 - 9:05
Europaea, 1st floor
Welcome
By Tino Aalto, Managing Director, Finnish Sawmills Association
Speaker info
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Tino Aalto is Managing Director of Finnish Sawmills Association. Aalto took over as Managing Director of the Sawmill Industry from the position of Special Advisor to the Minister of Transport and Communications. Before that he has worked as a Special Advisor to the Minister of European Affairs and Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation. Previously, Aalto has worked in the Technology Industries of Finland, as the head of innovation policy and CEO’s advisor. He has also worked in Design and Consulting Firms Association and consulting house Miltton. |
9:05 - 9:25
Europaea, 1st floor
Opening
TBA
Speaker info
9:25 - 9:50
Europaea, 1st floor
Global Economic Outlook
By Harri Taittonen, Equity Research Analyst, Nordea Markets Finland
Speaker info
9:50 - 10:15
Europaea, 1st floor
Global flows of coniferous sawn timber and logs – past, present and future
By Jarno Seppälä, Managing Director, Indufor Oy
Speaker info
10:15 - 10:45
LOBBY, 1st & 2nd floor
Coffee Break
10:45 - 11:10
Europaea, 1st floor
Build with Wood
Matti Kuittinen, Professor of Sustainable Construction, Aalto University
Speaker info
11:10 - 11:35
Europaea, 1st floor
Further Processed Goods & DIY
TBA
Speaker info
11:35 - 12:00
Europaea, 1st floor
Climate Change and Forests
Petteri Taalas, Professor, World Meteorological Organization
Speaker info
12:00 - 13:00
restaurant marine 2nd floor
Lunch
13:00 - 13:25
Europaea, 1st floor
Future Logistics
TBA
Speaker info
13:25 - 13:45
Europaea, 1st floor
MENA Market Outlook
TBA
Speaker info
13:45 - 14:00
Europaea, 1st floor
Japan Market Outlook
Hiroki Hayashi, Sumitomo Forestry
Speaker info
14:00 - 14:15
Europaea, 1st floor
Germany and Central Europe Market Outlook
TBA
Speaker info
14:15 - 14:45
LOBBY, 1st & 2nd floor
Coffee Break
14:45 - 15:00
Europaea, 1st floor
China Market Outlook
Anna Ni, Senior Advisor, Business Finland
Speaker info
15:00 - 15:15
Europaea, 1st floor
Russia Market Outlook
Eliisa Ranta, Director, Vision Hunters
Speaker info
15:15 - 15:30
Europaea, 1st floor
North America Market Outlook
David Calabrigo, Senior Vice President, Canfor
Speaker info
15:30 - 16:00
Europaea, 1st floor
Finland Market Outlook and Closing of the Event
Chairman of the Board, Finnish Sawmills Association
Speaker info
18:00 - 23:30
FEnnia I-II, 2nd floor
Dinner
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